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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung NX11 versus Samsung ST100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the NX11 (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The NX11 was released 12 months later than the ST100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX11 scores vs the ST100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung ST100

 NX11 ST100 
ReleasedDecember 2010January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung NX11

 ST100 NX11 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k614kClearer screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Samsung ST100

 NX11 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX11 versus Samsung ST100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX11 versus the ST100.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and ST100 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and ST100.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX11 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX11 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern NX11 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography advice
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography advice
Samsung ST100 Street photography advice
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (499 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST100 Sports photography factors
52
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (499g)
does not have selfie friendly display
60
features touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
37
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX11
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
24
comes with face detection autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (499g)
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Samsung ST100
 Samsung NX11Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX11 Samsung ST100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-12-28 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 614k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $626 $250